South East - Buckinghamshire

History

Pre-History

How much is known about our Stone Age past? Where did we come from and how did our ancestors survive with primitive tools. Meet our resident Stone Age people, learn about cave paintings and leave your mark for people in years to come.

Romans

Are you brave enough to join the Roman Army? Have you got what it takes to devour a Roman Banquet? Think it would be fun to be a slave? Experience life as a Roman from both sides of the coin.

Anglo-Saxons & Vikings

Discover the magic of how our Norse, Danish and Germanic ancestors believed the world was made. Design and make your own Viking shield. Learn to write in Runes. Understand the importance of words to the Anglo-Saxons and why you can both spell and cast a spell! 

Medieval

Life in the Middle Ages could be harsh, but what about life in a Medieval monastery? What were monks and what did they do? Go on a pilgrimage, find out how to scribe with a quill and how to make healing remedies for your brothers and those in need.

Tudors

Who were the Tudors and how did they come to rule? Perform a play about the battle of Bosworth and discover some of the ghastly punishments for those who break the law!

Geography

How Has Milton Keynes Changed?

Milton Keynes’ history goes way beyond 1967. Spend the day learning about the different people who lived here and their ways of life.

Designing the new Town

Start the day learning about the principles and ideas that went into designing Milton Keynes. Explore one of the earlier estates and compare with a more modern one. Visit the Central Business District and a sustainable development.

Introduction to Milton Keynes (half day)

Learn about the fundamental design of Milton Keynes and follow up with a tour of some of the key points of interest.

Specific Lectures

For Higher Education bodies and professionals. If you require material relevant to your course or employment, for example town planning, then please enquire so we can tailor the day to your needs.

Environmental

Learn about nature, the environment and ecosystems using our woodland classroom. Discover bugs, beasties, bats, birds and natural history. Find out about what part you have to play and how Milton Keynes was design to keep balance.

Bespoke

All of our experience days, lectures and tours can be tailored to your needs. If you don’t quite see what you are looking for then please get in touch so that we can see how to help you get the most from your day with MKCDC. We have run bespoke experience days for schools covering art, design, the environment and ecosystems, religious education, volunteering and more.

Events

Throughout the year we run various events, some of which are linked to bigger campaigns. We always seek to involve organisations that work with us. To find out how to get involved please see the events page on our website.

About Us

Inspired by the unique urban geography and rich heritage of Milton Keynes, MKCDC have a long track-record of educating at Key Stages 2, 3, 4, 5 (post-16) and beyond.

Visitors to MKCDC at Bradwell Abbey learn by walking the paths and inhabiting the spaces which have been used by local people for hundreds, even thousands of years. Through creative and cross-curricular learning we lead students to discover for themselves.